EB-2 “Advanced Degree” QUESTIONNAIRE

Foreign Medical Professionals

A USCIS Officer reviewing a Foreign Medical Professional’s EB-2 visa application will determine whether the FMP: (1) possesses a recognized advanced degree; AND that this advanced degree is required by the job being sought; or (2) possesses a baccalaureate degree plus five years of progressive experience in the profession.

The following questionnaire is the first step in determining your eligibility for filing an EB-2 visa application. Therefore, it is critical that you answer all the following inquiries truthfully and accurately. Please be detailed in your responses and provide all the information you believe is relevant to that particular question:

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NOTE: It is not necessary for you to provide the actual documentation (i.e. original evidence) at this point. This is simply a pre-screening questionnaire that will allow our Immigration Attorneys to evaluate your case.

EB-2 QUESTIONNAIRE

DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A JOB OFFER IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA? IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. [IF NO, PLEASE COMPLETE THE “NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER QUESTIONAIRRE” IN ADDITION TO THIS FORM]

**Official US Academic Record(s). Please list any degree(s), diploma(s), certificate(s) or related awards from a college, university, school or other higher institution of learning in the United States. Indicate the dates of admission/graduation as well as overall GPA.

**Foreign Accredited Degree(s). Please list any foreign degree(s), diploma(s), certificate(s) or related awards from a college, university, school or other higher institution of learning. Indicate the location, dates of admission/graduation as well as overall GPA.

Letters from Employer(s). Please provide a list of current or former employers that will be able to demonstrate your five (5) years of “post-baccalaureate” working experience within your area of specialization.

Professional License(s). Please list any license(s) to practice your profession or certification(s) for a particular profession or occupation you hold.

Salary and Remuneration. Please list any evidence that you receive a salary or other remuneration for services that demonstrates exceptional ability. The compensation you receive for your services in the respective field should be higher compared to the average.

Memberships in Professional Associations. Please list your membership in all professional associations requiring outstanding achievements of its members.

Major International Awards. Please list any major international award(s) that you have been honored with (i.e. Nobel Peace Prize).

National or International Awards. Please describe any national or international recognized awards for excellence in the field of your profession/practice. Indicate the criteria for receiving the award, as well as how many people competed for it.

Published Material. Please list all of your published material in reputable professional trade publications or other major media relating to your work. Include Publication, Title, Date and Author of the material. Also include any articles from major media outlets (i.e. Economist, NY Times, etc.) referring to your research or accomplishments.

Panel Participation and Judge. Please list any participation, either individually or on a panel, as a judge of others’ work in the same or related field. Also indicate any expert review work for journals of international circulation within your field of expertise.

Original Scientific, Scholarly or Business-Related Contribution(s). Please list any contributions of major significance in your field. [NOTE: Evidence of contributions must be able to be supported by affidavits of independent experts in the field].

Authorship of Scholarly Articles in Reputable Professional Trade Publications. Please list all related publications (including the # of citations). Also list all other publicity received from major media outlets in the field of expertise.

Keynote Presentations and Display of Work. Please list any conferences or major events in the field that you directly participated as a keynote speaker or spotlight individual for your work/research.

Leading Role(s) within Distinguished Organization(s). Please list any reputable organizations or establishments that you hold a leading and critical role.

EB-2 QUESTIONNAIRE

PART TWO

If the Foreign Medical Professional successfully demonstrates evidence of possessing an “Advanced Degree” or the equivalent, the USCIS officer will consider its relationship to the occupation the FMP seeks in the United States.

Area(s) of expertise. Please describe how your education, experience, accomplishments and recognitions are required for the job you seek in the United States. Indicate how your credentials and expertise will permit you to fulfill these job requirements.